Vehicle recall 84V038000 · March 26, 1984
1984 Honda VF500F
An incorrectly assembled liquid/vapor separator is installed in tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An incorrectly assembled liquid/vapor separator is installed in tank. When fuel tank is filled to maximum capacity, fuel leakage can occur under certain conditions.
- Remedy
- Fuel tank will be replaced free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: fuel systems; tank assembly.consequences of defect: spilled fuel may result in a fire and personal injury.note: motorcycle should not be rideen until the defect is corrected.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 26, 1984
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- April 24, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 295
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda VF500F (1984): 1984
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